The Talent Development Program (TDP) is designed to pay for the cost of training associated with advancing the skills of the existing workforce to help improve business processes or increase competitiveness.

Some examples of training that can be covered under this program include:

Industry - or business-specific skillsLeadership or management trainingTraining for improved business process efficiencyTraining provided in conjunction with new equipment or other technology

Eligible employers include private, for-profit, non-profit, and government (including school districts) who have operated in Minnesota for at least 18 months. Eligible employees must be at least 18 years old, work at least 32 hours a week, and earn an hourly wage above minimum wage.